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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The 3 C’s Of Christ’s Coming

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 16, 2020
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    Today's Sermon for Christmas looks at the signs of Jesus's coming, and they are, the Cradle, Cross, and Crown.

    The 3 C’s of Christ’s Coming Philippians 2:5-11 Now that Christmas is upon us, maybe, just maybe, people will start being a little bit nicer to each other. Yet, unless the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, rules in our hearts, and is alive within us, then this probably won’t happen, and we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
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    Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

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    The Empty Tomb: Proof Of Christ’s Triumph Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
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    The empty tomb is the undeniable proof of Christ’s triumph over sin, death, and the grave.

    THE EMPTY TOMB: PROOF OF CHRIST’S TRIUMPH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:1-7 "He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Call: Come By Pastor John Mateos Ong

    Contributed by John Ong on Nov 16, 2017
     | 8,283 views

    God offers us a great banquet that sometimes we doubted for being too good to be true, but we can prove to ourselves that our Lord’s offer is far more than what we thought if we only surrender to him and accept His calling.

    Many of us have been blinded by unnecessary things that life itself offers. Prestigious car, jewelry, and a feast of delicious food are just some of what we believe are the best things to receive and attain in our lives. And because of these unnecessary things that we tend to value, we have ignored ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
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    God wants His children to be fruitful and joyful. V8,11. But this can be only achieved by Abiding in Christ. Abiding is a reciprocal principle, when we abide in Christ , God the Father is glorified and in return we will experience the fullness of Joy.

    Title: THE JOY OF ABIDING IN CHRIST Text: John 15:1-11 John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good News Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014
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    The Gospel is good news when you respond, and we have the hope of eternity is His return.

    The Good News of Christ Introduction- This morning marks the beginning of Advent. The 4 weeks prior to Christmas. It is a time set aside for waiting in expectation for the celebration of the Christ child. For believers in 2014, we celebrate that Christ the savior has come and we anticipate ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Big Body, Narrow Gate

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
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     | 5,084 views

    There are but two choices in life: the big gate, or the little gate. This is the call to throw off our baggage and follow Christ.

    Big Body, Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Chicken Jokes Luggage Bin Problems I. Baggage In Life we carry a lot of baggage around. 2- Types A. Sin/ Immorality I Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (RSV) Behave like obedient ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

    Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

    “Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008
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    There is success, and then there is real success. Paul is an example of real success, and wants Timothy to follow that example. We can too.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Intro: We live in an ever-darkening world. 1. in spite of happy talk to the contrary, while things are better technologically and sometimes economically, morally and spiritually there is nowhere the unregenerate world can go but down. 2. one of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's My Motivation

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
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     | 2,978 views

    This message followed up one on the Biblical Bridal Paradigm, and reflected on the motivation of living and participating in ministry out of love.

    (Opened with a homemade "YouTube" video to the Toby Mac hit, "Made to Love") Last week we explored our love relationship with God. This idea of a “holy romance” through such long standing hymns of the faith as “And Can It Be” and “My Saviour’s Love” and “My Jesus I Love Thee.” This week, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Battled Scarred,but A Winner!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2007
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     | 5,479 views

    Defeat at times here on this earth will come, but those who follow Jesus Christ will have total victory at the end!

    Battled Scarred,but a Winner! Text: Luke 11:14-22 14And he was casting out a devil and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16And others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priority Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011
     | 7,156 views

    Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.

    There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Good River Raft Guide"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2012
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     | 5,263 views

    A sermon about the beauty of following Christ.

    “The Good River Raft Guide” John 10:11-18 A friend of mine came back from Scotland and Ireland and talked about all the pictures she had taken of the countryside. But when she got back and looked at the pictures she noticed that in almost every picture, there were sheep! And yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Riding Free In Christ

    Contributed by Jason Olson on Nov 2, 2006
     | 2,976 views

    This is a sermon in an outreach to a motorcycle rally and explains how to "Build our Life" on Christ.

    Building Your Life To Last “In order to ride free in Christ we must be built to last” I. Build Or Bust a. What’s Your Design? i. You’ve got to have a plan for what you want to build 1. Build or Bust Requirements a. You’ve got to have a plan b. You’ve got to have a design. It should be unique and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Baptism Into Christ's Death Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    This is the first of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:3, "Do you not know that all of us who ha

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Baptism into Christ’s Death Text: Romans 6:1-11 Do you know what a Rhetorical Question is? Of course you do. In fact, the question I just asked was a rhetorical question, wasn’t it? Oops! There I go again! A Rhetorical question is usually defined as any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ